A resolution requesting an explanation from the Metropolitan Board of Public
Education and the Director of Schools as to why so many Metro teachers send
their children to private schools.

WHEREAS, the Tennessean recently cited a report published by the Thomas B.
Fordham Institute, which stated that 28% of Metro teachers currently send their
children to private schools; and

WHEREAS, this Thomas B. Fordham Institute study ranks Nashville 11th out of
50 top cities for the percentage of public school teachers who send their children
to public schools; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council recently approved an operating budget in
excess of $510 million for the Metropolitan Board of Public Education for fiscal
year 2004-2005; and

WHEREAS, the Council is concerned about the message that the results of this
study sends regarding the dissatisfaction of teachers with the Metropolitan
Nashville public school system; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Board of Public Education
provide an explanation regarding the high number of Metro teachers sending
their children to private school.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT
OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting
an explanation from the Metropolitan Board of Public Education and the Director
of Schools as to why so many Metro teachers send their children to private
schools.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy
of this Resolution to each member of the Metropolitan Board of Public Education
and to Director of Schools Dr. Pedro Garcia.

Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption,
the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
requiring it.